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Play grass tennis, nip to the bar, swim in the pool - or cosy up in your own pad at this charmingly laid-back country house close to river and sea

Fingals is groovy, a jumble of a place in a hidden valley in one of the loveliest parts of south Devon. It's run with charm, humour and a dash of idiosyncrasy by Richard and Sheila. Each year, a little more accommodation is added onto the Queen Anne farmhouse. The Folly is the latest twist, a mad-cap scheme to add colour and genius, with a cleverly conceived little 'deck' area where a boat has been laid to rest so that you can loll in dappled sunshine beside a brook. In the main house, you have a private balcony area for a spot of garden gazing or watching the lawn tennis court. All the bedrooms are fresh and comfortable, the double with a big quilt-covered bed; the bathroom feels French, with pretty wallpaper and blue and white tiles. But the best thing of all about self-catering at Fingals is that you don't always have to! You can nip to the bar, book dinner, even breakfast – all normal facilities are to hand, yet you have the option of doing your own thing. Walk down to the river or the pub, hire canoes, paddle, laze on the beach, a 20-minute drive. Fingals is generous, idiosyncratic, laid-back and great fun.

Features

Wheelchair access

At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.

Limited mobility

At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.

Children welcome

Kids of all ages can stay.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Credit cards

Credit or debit card payment accepted.

English spoken

Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.

Air conditioning

Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.

WiFi

Wireless internet access available.

Pets welcome

Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.

Public transport

Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.

Working farm

Or vineyard.

Owner has pets

Animals living on the property.

Swimming pool

On the premises.

Bikes available

On the premises to hire or borrow.

Tennis court

On the premises.

Vegetarian meals

Available on request.

Licensed premises

Alcohol may be served.

Cash only

Credit or debit card payment not accepted.

Dogs welcome

Dogs welcome in some public rooms.

Handpumped ales

Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.

Wine list

Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.

Food all day

Food is served all day long.

Babies welcome

Cot may be provided.

Facilities

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant nearby

Shop within 3 miles

Local points of interest from
Richard & Sheila Johnston:

Local points of interest from
Richard & Sheila Johnston:

Painting courses in next door barns

Greenway (Agatha Christie) House short ferry accross river

Greenlane walks from front door and coastal walks a short distance away

Dartmouth a 20 min boat ride away on the Dart river

Dartington hall with literary festival and Summer music school 20 mins

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